Updating System Firmware from the AIX Service Aids

4.After the update file has been written to the /tmp/fwupdate directory, enter the following commands:

cd /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin

./update_flash -f /tmp/fwupdate/RRyymmdd.img

Attention: Do not overlook the periods (.) in the commands shown above. AIX commands are case-sensitive. Type them exactly as shown.

You will be asked for confirmation to proceed with the firmware update and the required reboot. If you confirm, the system will apply the new firmware, reboot, and return to the AIX prompt. This may take up to ten minutes depending on the configuration of the system.

Attention: On some systems, the message Wait for rebooting before stopping may display on the system console. Do not turn off the system until the system has fully rebooted to the AIX login prompt. If a shutdown is necessary at that time, log in as root user and issue the shutdown command.

While the update is in progress, you will see Rebooting... on the display for several minutes.

The firmware update is complete.

Updating System Firmware From the Service Processor Menus

This procedure requires a diskette drive to be installed in the system. This procedure also requires a set of firmware update diskettes in backup format.

The service processor menus are available while the system is powered off. As a privileged user, from the service processor main menu, select Service Processor Setup, then select Reprogram Flash EPROM Menu. The update process requests update diskettes as needed.